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UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS TO DELIVER THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S (NAN) 30THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS TO DELIVER THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S (NAN) 30THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
(New York, NY) – On November 1st, 2021, United States Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote address at Reverend Sharpton’s and NAN’s “Celebration Above All” event marking three decades of activism by National Action Network. The celebration will honor individuals that have dedicated their life and work to upholding the fight for civil rights and social justice and the mission of NAN and attendees will celebrate Reverend Al Sharpton’s 67th birthday.
Reverend Sharpton and Vice President Harris have worked closely on multiple initiatives important to the Biden Administration like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Voting Rights Act, and legislation that aims for equality for Americans.
NAN 30th Anniversary Award Honorees:
Hazel N. Dukes, President of NAACP, New York State Conference
Lorne Michaels, Creator and Executive Producer of “Saturday Night Live”
Marva Smalls, ViacomCBS Executive Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion, Public Affairs, Kids and Family Entertainment Brands
Special Entertainment Guest:
Jon Batiste
When:
Monday, November 1st, 2021
Doors open at 6:00PM
Program starts at 7:30PM
Where:
Carnegie Hall
7th Ave and 57th Street
New York, NY
**Media interested in registering to cover the NAN 30th Anniversary should click here to fill out the credential request form and contact [email protected] with any questions. Please note registration does not guarantee approval.**
Details:
- PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. A person entering the building must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 20th
- All attendees are required to wear face masks while inside Carnegie Hall.
- To have an easier and faster entry experience, all attendees are encouraged to use the CLEAR app, which does not require any additional identification upon entering Carnegie Hall. clear.app.link/CarnegieHall
- Please provide your full name and email address. In compliance with venue security and COVID protocol, all guest information is needed on or before October 20.
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About National Action Network
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, criminal record, economic status, gender, gender expression, or sexuality. For more information, visit www.nationalactionnetwork.net;